Richard Howell was the Governor of New Jersey.

Richard Howell may also refer to:

• Richard P. Howell (1831–1899), American carpenter, businessman, and politician
• Richard Howell (comics) (born 1955), American comic book creator
• Richard Howell (swimmer) (1903–1967), American freestyle swimmer
• Richard Howell (cricketer) (born 1982), English cricketer
• Richard Howell (basketball) (born 1990), American basketball player
• Richard Howell (MP), Member of Parliament for Haverfordwest